How do I get a full birth certificate in South Africa?
Getting copies of birth certificates
- complete Form BI–154 and submit it to the nearest office of the Department of Home Affairs if you are in South Africa, or the nearest South African embassy, mission or consulate if you are overseas.
- pay the required fee for the application.
What is a full birth certificate South Africa?
Full birth certificates are issued upon request to persons who are South African citizens and whose births were duly registered in South Africa. These persons have obtained their citizenship as follows: Birth in South Africa to South African citizens (by birth, naturalization)
What is a full birth certificate?
A full birth certificate includes the following details: Your full name. Your date and place of birth. Your parents’ full names.
What is the difference between a birth certificate and an unabridged birth certificate?
The difference between abridged and unabridged birth certificates. Abridged birth certificates merely indicate the name and surname of a child’s mother. Unabridged birth certificates include the details of both the mother and the father.
How long does a full birth certificate take?
After you pay for your order, your certificate will usually be sent within 15 working days. There is currently a backlog of requests due to coronavirus (COVID-19), so your certificate might not arrive for 20-25 working days.
What is the difference between a full birth certificate and a short one?
Short-form birth certificates, which contain only the child’s details. Long-form birth certificates (also known as ‘Full’ or ‘A4′ certificates), which include both the child’s and the parents’ details.
Do both parents have to be present for unabridged birth certificate?
The following is required: Proof of consent from both of the child’s parents or legal guardians; Copies of the Identity Documents or passports of the parents or legal guardians; Letter from the person receiving them, including copy of host’s ID/ passport.
How long do you wait for an unabridged birth certificate?
three to eight weeks
The Home Affairs website says that the waiting period for an unabridged birth certificate is three to eight weeks, but many people have complained of delays of many months, and a frustrating lack of response to queries, as in your own case.
How can I get original birth certificate?
Contact the vital records office in the state or territory where you were born to get a copy of your birth certificate. Follow the instructions for requesting copies and paying fees. If you need a copy fast, ask about expedited service or shipping when you place your order.
Where can I get a birth certificate in South Africa?
An abridged birth certificate is issued for free on registration of the birth. Information on how to apply for a copy of the birth certificate or an unabridged birth certificate is available from the Department of Home Affairs. See also the Services section of this website for information in all South African official languages.
When does a baby need to be registered in SA?
According to the Births and Deaths Registration Act, all births must be registered within 30 Days of birth. If a child birth is not registered within 30 days, it is considered a late registration of birth. Births reported after 30 days have additional requirements.
How old do you have to be to get a marriage certificate in SA?
The Registry offce only issues certifcates for events which are registered in South Australia. If a birth record is more than 100 years old, a death record more than 30 years old, or a marriage/ registered relationship record more than 75 years old, anyone can apply.
When did DHA start issuing full birth certificates?
Effective 1 December 2016, South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs (DHA) issues a new type of birth certificate known as a “full” birth record. This adds to their Unabridged, Abridged and Vault copy of birth certificates issued.